George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering #2

Each time I have ordered from the Hewitt location my food has been horrible. The bacon is raw on most pieces, the lettuce seems to be from the bottom of the bag. Lots of hard core pieces. Some brown spots on lettuce. I specifically talked to the young lady when ordering my concerns. She assured me all would be great this time. It was not at all. I will no longer order from this location . When ordering from the Speight location my crazy wing salad has been perfect.

I’ve wanted to try George’s Restaurant in Waco for some time and we finally had an opportunity to try their second location in West Waco. We stopped for a late lunch on Thursday. The lunch crowd was already gone, and we were seated right away. Our server, Brittany, was amazing. She was very friendly and helpful with the menu since it was our first time. She made it an enjoyable dining experience and when we go back, we will ask for Brittany! We were given jalapeno cheese cornbread while we waited for our food. We both liked the cornbread, especially with the whipped butter that was served with it. For our meals, I got the Southwest Chicken Club, and my wife got the lunch portion of Chicken Fried Steak. My sandwich did not come with a side, but it was a great chicken sandwich. With avocado, bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and honey lime dressing, it was a well put together sandwich with great flavors. The lunch portion Chicken Fried Steak was only $8.25….WHAT???? That’s right, I don’t think we have seen a better lunch menu deal out there. You’ll spend more than that at every fast-food restaurant. Not only was it a great deal, it was also very good. My wife got the buttered sweet corn and French fries as her sides. She got the French fries to share with me, since my sandwich didn’t come with a side, and it was more than enough for both of us. The chicken fried steak was tender and the breading and cream gravy were both very good. We had absolutely no criticism for our entire meal. And for a first time, we both ordered dessert because my wife couldn’t resist getting the peach cobbler. The peach cobbler came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was really good. I ordered the Big “O” Sundae. It comes with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, strawberries, pecans, and whipped cream. One word…Awesome! We had a great meal at George’s #2. When we are back in the Waco area, we’ll definitely come back and hopefully bring our whole family. Bottom Line, GO eat at George’s!

Most of the food plates were under $20 a plate. The food was good. The margarita was so so. Good mix of country and rock playing. If you are staying at a hotel in the area like we were, kitchen stayed open till 10:30 and let us get a good meal instead of fast food. Not bad for a casual type place.

Good Food, Good Vibes, and Texas Comfort on a Plate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ George’s Bar & Grill knows how to do comfort food right. We stopped in for a laid-back dinner, and it turned out to be one of those meals where you leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit. I had the catfish basket, and let me tell you—it was fried to perfection. Crispy golden crust on the outside, tender and flaky catfish on the inside. No grease, just straight-up flavor. Paired it with garlic mashed potatoes, which were creamy, rich, and had just enough bite to let that garlic shine through. It hit the spot. My wife went with the steak finger basket and a side of mac and cheese, and she was all smiles. The steak fingers were hearty, well-seasoned, and had that satisfying crunch you want from Southern-style comfort food. And the mac and cheese? Creamy, cheesy, and made like someone’s grandma was back there stirring the pot. The atmosphere was just as good as the food—casual, friendly, and buzzing with that local charm that makes you feel right at home. Service was quick and on point, and the prices were more than fair for the portions we got. George’s is one of those places that doesn’t need to be flashy—it wins you over with flavor, comfort, and consistency. If you’re in the mood for Southern favorites served with a smile, this place is a must-visit.

Yuritzy was great at the bar top. Very attentive and really nice. My burger and sweet potato fries were perfect and no complaints there. It was a little loud with a group of men who you could definitely tell had started happy hour early, but overall great experience.

Really liked the Philly cheese steak (with queso, though it might be better with other cheese, it was kind of messy). Also got the onion rings which were awesome and the amount that came with the sandwich was enormous. The rest of the table liked what they got too!

Went there based on word-of-mouth. Did not disappoint. Excellent food and portions. Great service.

Food is ok had better but that not the reason I am posting this. The service we got last night was by far the worst ever in all my dining experiences throughout my life. Not exaggerating either. We frequent your establishment at least twice per week, either this one or the other location. The server here clearly did not want to serve us. bad attitude, messed up my order overall bad. I feel that as a business you do not want me as a customer and as someone who typically spends about $150-200 every night I will gladly take my business elsewhere. Mind you only spent about $70 last night due to how many times our server checked on us.

From out of town. Slid through for lunch. What a nice find for a weary traveler. Had zero expectations - as that is often so disappointing these days. Place was wall to wall with people Monday lunch crowd. Must be doing SOMETHING right? Nice variety on the menu. Waitress recommended pork chop on the lunch menu- I was stuck in the meatloaf, hamburger, catfish, chicken, and almost every other lunch menu option. A slew of 2 sides to pick from. I selected broccoli rice casserole which was average- but good! Also picked cheesy grits. I won't pretend to say where they come in on the scale- as this Illinois boy knows nothing about grits- only that my tongue made this big swooshing noise pulling these things off my lips. The Pork Chop- that's something I DO know a lot about. I would personally like a little larger cut but this was perfectly fine- not overly breaded like so many for the purpose of hiding the nothingness inside. Crispy- cooked perfectly, seasoned wonderfully with a gravy on the side that kept intercepting my fork on the way up. Now - I fully enjoyed this meal and the kind employees- who all had plenty else to do- and then I got the bill... $8.93. Are. You. SERIOUS? Is this place full of liars? I paid the bill and slid out and no one chased me down. THAT is the REAL draw here I think. GREAT VALUE- what you get for your money. So many other places pitching cheap prices then giving you microwave TV dinners. NOT at George's. I get through once a month. Glad to know where they are at. Thank you Georges crew!

Always a family favorite. Huge menu and great prices and service everyone needs to experience it

Came here for lunch the other day while in town with family. It came across as a fairly typical diner ambiance. Service was super friendly and quick. I ordered the chicken fried steak, garlic mash potatoes, and broccoli salad. I was pleasantly surprised that each item was pretty good, and all for $12.50, in 2024. We also got a large burger called the George, which, from what I heard, was pretty tasty too. Overall I think it's a great deal for decent food.

I've always loved going to George's! But they had changed their soda to their own brand. We stopped going there for awhile because I had to bring my own drink! But we went there two nights ago and yayyyy! They brought back real Diet Coke and Coke products! I could not be happier about this! Now we can go to our favorite restaurant again! The service is great! We love sitting outdoors on the patio! The prices are reasonable! So thank you ! We will be seeing to often!

We came in tonight and when we got our food, noticed the burger was made wrong. Thank God he wasn't allergic. We kept trying to get our waitresses attention, oh but of course too busy reminiscing with the guy in the blue shirt. Assuming the manager. Only for my husband to eat 1/2 the burger. ONLY BECAUSE HE WAS STARVING! While we were trying to get our waitresses attention, A STUPID WAITRESS STARTS SWEEPING AND FLICKING THE BROOM IN THE AIR ON OUR FOOD! No regards for us or our food. Then when our waitress finally came over there I told her about the mistake ... they made the hamburger with mustard not mayo. She didn't even ask as if she could remake it.... ! Instead, SHE STILL CHARGED ME FOR IT! I am Disgusted! THIS IS WHY WE WILL NEVER COME BACK TO THIS PLACE!

First time visit! Had the fajitas & Mexican Martini! Absolutely delicious! He had Rebecca's Monterrey and loved it. Great atmosphere, great food & drinks! Spectacular service!

Today I tried the blackened chicken with pineapple on a bed of rice pilaf. AMAZING! Side of baked sweet potato and side salad!

Good and service was great. We had a birthday there and it was my first time there. I will definitely go again.

After recently hearing about this place, decided to check it out on our last visit to the Waco area. Didn't disappoint. My steak fingers were so tender i could cut with my fork. tots were crispy, bread was tasty. My husband had chicken fried chicken-tender, good taste, crispy coating. We will be back again for sure. Service was great too-never had to ask for anything!

George's is always a good place to stop. The atmosphere is great and the staff is extremely friendly. The food is of good quality and the selection is large. Busy most nights so plan your visit well around 6pm normally. You can get on the waitlist in the yelp app. Have been here many times.

This place is to small and tables are to close together. No room to move if you at only two people might be ok but I will not be coming here again.

This is a decent local place to go to in Waco. The food is normal American/pub food. It was a big groups of us and the locals recommended we try the crazy wings and tails at least. The tails were different but the wings should be called chicken balls. I thought they were a little dry. I also had the fish which was nice and light and flaky. I thought the service could have been better at the end. I felt like we got our food and finished then he brought the bill didn't really ask if we wanted anything else. I should mention he didn't come back either cause we were there for at least another 30-45 mins socializing. I really had to flag him down to get something to drink.

What went well? Everything! There was a line when we arrived and a line when we departed! Chicken fried steak, bbq wings, and Kimmy's Sante Fe (salad) were are scrumptious Waitress complimented our grandson and was attentive to our needs the entire meal even with a packed house! We always stop when we come to visit. First time at this location. Ambiance is upbeat, loud, and lively!

This was my first visit, and it was a great experience. The food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. The chips and queso were especially tasty. For dessert, you have to try the bread pudding -- absolutely amazing!

Get you seated as soon as possible. Never have had to wait long for a table. Not enough handicapped parking. Wait persons are great. Food reasonable.

Their food was great, the wait time was nominal, and our waitress was so good and thoughtful.

Some of the best food in town. I always get the fajitas or the chicken fried steak. Their margaritas are great.

One of my favorite places all time. The drinks and food are top notch. Love the margs and the chicken fried steak.

Went and waited half hour for a seat outside the inside was way too cold. I was fine waiting for a warmer seat, we got seated under an air vent in the outdoor bar, was still very cold. Waited ten minutes to see the waitress, when we saw her, my husband asked for a warmer table just behind us. The coasters were pulled and the waitress just disappeared. Poor service, we left without eating, can't tell you anything about food or drinks. Never got any.

The Shrimp and Grits are amazing. And our table full of Waco Women was treated very well!

Good food and cold beer. Prices are great and friendly staff. They now take reservation which is a great bonus

I'm gonna add a one star review every time I come here and y'all don't have Diet Dr. Pepper. Get your stuff together, George's. Food is fabulous and highly recommended. Great wait staff. Chicken fried steak is the best in the state.

The food here is always great breakfast menu had lots of choices and the waiters are on top of things

George's has great fantastic food, super service, and reasonable prices. We love this place!

Came here with a party of 12 people and I was delighted that they take reservations. Our table was all ready for us when we got there! Food was amazing!! Everyone loved the burgers, fries, onion rings and several of us enjoyed a variety of delicious salads! Highly recommend!!

Awesome food at reasonable price. Always a friendly staff. Very clean and inviting for friends and family.

Good food. Good variety. Great service. Good prices. I've been here many times. I've sent people here from out of town. :) Great place!

Great food and service. Ate there a few times and everything is perfect. Impressive with using the wait list option

My husband & I enjoy breakfast at George's #2, in Hewitt. The restaurant features a variety of Baylor memorabilia & photos. The dining area is very casual, with generous seating. There is also a bar area & covered outside dining. When we go for breakfast, there are often groups of men, & occasionally women, who appear to be friends enjoying breakfast, engaged in friendly conversation. We often order the Big O breakfast, & share the meats & have one pancake each. Their pancakes have an amazing vanilla flavoring & are delicious! On two occasions, I have ordered the waffle with chicken strips. The strips are light & crispy & the waffle is excellent. My husband likes his eggs "over hard", so I order a side of scrambled eggs & cup of fruit. The biscuits are very good, too! The grits are tasty .. but are not plain .. they have some spiciness, so if you don't care for foods with a little "kick", don't order. All servings are generous & tasty! Today's waitress was a young, personable girl who made our dining experience fun. Consequently, we tipped her generously!

I know there's no one that's been here will be surprised by the glowing review, but this restaurant is truly a gem. We were traveling thru town and spent the nite in Waco. Needed a restaurant that would allow us to bring the dog, which they did on the patio. They had such a gracious staff from the greeter to our waitress, and the manager that came over and talked with us about where we were from and going etc.... The food we ordered was unique and very tasty. Deep fried bacon wrapped stuffed chicken breast with jalapeño and cheese to the baked potato stuffed with chicken fried steak, gravy, and cheese...crazy good. The ambiance has a great cross section of Waco locals and student vibe to it that was pretty cool. I wanted BBQ when we left the hotel, but the wife talked me into this place and it was a fabulous choice. I thought the prices were reasonable for the amount of food we were served. Oh yeah, I wanted to try the onion rings since they were a house specialty on the menu and I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to O.R.s, but they passed the test. Awesome experience, we'll come back.....

The drinks were affordable and generous. My seafood feast all grilled was delicious as was the steamed broccoli, squash and carrots with melted butter. And being able to make a reservation was a bonus.

I joined some friends there last night for some appetizers and drinks. From the start I should've known to go somewhere else. We get sat behind a wall where no server could see us. The one that did looked at us with a scowl. After 10 minutes on zero service, we went up to the bar. The moment we sat the bartender walked off offering no help. The George's in south Waco has NEVER made a person of color feel like they don't belong. It's a damn shame that the owners of this restaurant and a few others would allow this to go on at one of their establishments. Everyone in that place needs retraining in the art of hospitality or don't bitch when you don't get any tips.

Service and food. It has a variety of food, American (even liver and onions), burgers, sweet potato casserole, etc Mexican food, and Italian food all at reasonable prices.

We eat at George's at least a couple times a week. We love the food. Tonight we had an issue. One in our party ordered a side salad and asked for an extra little cup of ranch dressing. When the bill came we were charged extra for the little cup. Mind you we eat here often and this has never happened. So it was brought to the servers attention to which she said we always charge for extra dressing. I asked to speak to a manager. Manager comes and informs me we would be charged and they ALWAYS charge, neither her nor the server were very friendly. I said we have never been charged. I said we can just start to take our business elsewhere. She informed me that was my choice. Customer service has went down. :(

Great food and service. I recommend George's Restaurant to all my friends and family.

Good catfish and fried chicken. I don't care for their mashed potatoes-too thick and lumpy. Hewitt location much more conversation-friendly.

The food and tea is consistently okay. However, service was lacking. We went in during transition time from breakfast to lunch and we couldn't order lunch due to servers trading shifts despite us willing to wait 5 minutes for it to be "lunch" time. I get the transition issue on staffing, but don't get why a "lunch" server wouldn't be able to take the order after the people at the table that wanted breakfast had ordered breakfast. We ended up leaving as a party of 7 leading to a probable loss of over $100 on their part.

We've been going here since 1987 , the food and atmosphere are amazing, chicken fried steak, the Big O , and the table of knowledge

Great service, Lots of food to choose from. Fresh and tasty. Lunch specials are perfect size and great prices.

Service is efficient and food is exceptionally good. I highly recommend this establishment

Good service. Great staff. Great drinks. Relaxing and fun. Always a good time with my friends.

Food is very good and with a varied menu. Service was top notch and the ambiance is great. In Ancestor Square. One of our favorites. Give it a try if you haven't already.

Best chicken fried steak. Best breakfast..service is excellent...the atmosphere is like going to families house. Everyone is happy to help. Happy to see you again. I would highly recommend this restaurant.. now I'm hungry for Georges!!!! We see customers we've met before and it's great to hang out again.

We are local's here in Hewitt and had family in town for several weeks for a Memorial and also a Reunion. We took our family to Georges in Hewitt 3 times. We had groups of 6, 24 and 8. Each and every time the service was excellent, the food was tasty, hot, fresh, delicious and just right and everyone had an amazing time. For the group of 24, many from out of state, they were really impressed by the fabulous rolls that are unbeatable anywhere in Waco, and the food and service over all. My family has eaten at Georges Hewitt regularly since Covid - it's the only place we would eat out during covid and we became sold during that time. For several years, we would schedule our Dr appointments so we could get to Georges in time for biscuits in the mornings! Now we just go every opportunity we can. The service is always amazing, no matter what time of day you go. Georges #2 has an excellent and well-trained staff who make us locals very proud. Thank You Sammy Citrano and all the managers for such a fabulous place to take our family and provide a consistently excellent product.

Service and ambiance were nice. I ordered the blackened snapper. If you like true blackened filets, you will be disappointed. The snapper was seasoned at best, but not pan blackened. Sides were good.

great food! has a little bit of everything on the menu. i just think the ambiance and service is better at their location on speight.

Visited here from Austin. Food is pretty good, but almost everything on the menu is fried! Arteries be warned... haha, but it's what I expected from Waco, so we took it in stride and enjoyed it. Do not go on a Baylor football game day if you do not like big crowds and loud noises It got pretty busy!

This is George's second location in Waco. I have yet to go to the main location, but my friends have mentioned it's louder than this one. George is very popular and well-known in Waco for their chicken steak, so I had to try it for myself. We came on a Wednesday, and there was a line since it was a holiday. I was shocked by how affordable their lunch menu is--only $8.99 for such generous portions. No wonder they are so popular. They offer a wide variety of affordable American and Southern food. I will be returning to try other items on the menu.

They serve huge portions for the price and the food was delicious. It's a great venue to catch a game or if you just want to enjoy a nice meal with your family. The location is quite large so we were seated right away but there can be a slight wait if you want deck seating